What is the key difference between Seam Runtime and Mnema?

Seam Runtime belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with local stdio execution, while Mnema belongs to the Knowledge & Memory category with cloud HTTP/SSE execution.

How do I install Seam Runtime or Mnema in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Seam Runtime and Mnema free or paid?

Seam Runtime operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Mnema operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Seam Runtime lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars. Mnema lists 0 tools with 0 views and 0 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Seam Runtime and Mnema together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

How do I install Seam Runtime or Mnema in Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf?

Both servers follow the standard Model Context Protocol configuration format. Simply copy the JSON block from the configuration section above and paste it into your AI client's mcpServers configuration object (for instance in claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json ), then completely restart or refresh the application.

Are Seam Runtime and Mnema free to use, or do they require API keys?

Seam Runtime is listed under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . Mnema operates under a Free / Open Source model with No auth required . If environment variables are required (such as API keys), be sure to define them under the env key in your MCP client's configuration file.

Can I run both Seam Runtime and Mnema at the same time in my AI client?

Yes! MCP clients support multi-server orchestration. You can include both seam-runtime and mnema as distinct keys inside the single mcpServers object in your configuration file. Your AI assistant will automatically select and call the appropriate tool from either server during chat sessions.

Which MCP server has higher directory engagement and quality ratings?

On AllMCPs, Seam Runtime has a Quality Score of 27 /100 ( Emerging ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars. Mnema holds a Quality Score of 37 /100 ( Fair ) with 0 views, 0 installs, and 0 GitHub stars.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Seam Runtime vs Mnema

In-depth architectural comparison of the Seam Runtime and Mnema MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Seam Runtime

Knowledge & Memory · Local stdio

Quality: 27/100 (Emerging) | Auth: No auth required

Mnema

Knowledge & Memory · Remote HTTP/SSE

Quality: 37/100 (Fair) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Seam Runtime if you need specialized Knowledge & Memory tools running via a local process. Choose Mnema if your workspace requires Knowledge & Memory integration with remote web transport. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Seam Runtime when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Seam Runtime Details

Choose Mnema when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Knowledge & Memory domain.
You prefer remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

Explore Mnema Details

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	S Seam Runtime Knowledge & Memory	Mnema Knowledge & Memory
Summary	SEAM: local-first memory runtime for AI agents, with retrieval and glassbox provenance over MCP.	Local-first, formally verified memory for AI agents: consult/learn/related/list over MCP.
Category & Scope	Knowledge & Memory	Knowledge & Memory
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Seam Runtime Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Mnema Tools (0)

No explicit tool names declared in metadata yet. Check project README on main listing page.

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Seam Runtime Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "seam-runtime": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "seam-runtime"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Mnema Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mnema": {
      "url": "https://modelcontextprotocol.io).**"
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Seam Runtime is categorized under Knowledge & Memory and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Mnema belongs to Knowledge & Memory using remote streaming HTTP/SSE transport. Select Seam Runtime when you need capabilities focused on knowledge & memory and Mnema when you require tools for knowledge & memory.

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